astro-tourism dark sky

Dark Sky Management for Community-Based Tourism: Advancing Astrotourism in Koh Samui

On February 18, 2025, Koh Samui Municipality held a significant training activity titled “Dark Sky Management for Communitybased Tourism”. The event took place at the Phet Samui Meeting Room, Koh Samui Municipality Office, and was presided over by Mr. Ramnet Jaikwang, Mayor of Koh Samui. The training was organized as part of the Project to Promote and Publicize Astrotourism for the 2025 fiscal year, aiming to strengthen the island’s role as a premier astrotourism destination in Thailand.

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tourism emergency-response

Volunteer Training Program to Aid Tourists: Fiscal Year 2025, Batch 1

On March 19, 2025, the Chaweng Conference Room at the Interdisciplinary College, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Rajabhat University became the venue for the launch of the Volunteer Training Program to Aid Tourists for Fiscal Year 2025, Batch 1. Ms. Supinya Srithongkul, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui City, presided over the opening ceremony. The event was conducted in collaboration with Bangkok Hospital Samui, emphasizing the importance of public and private partnerships in enhancing tourism safety.

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tourism infrastructure

High-Level Government Visit Focuses on Koh Samui’s Infrastructure and Tourism Development

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Koh Samui as government officials, led by Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, discuss critical infrastructure projects to boost tourism and improve local services. The delegation, welcomed by Deputy Mayor Supinya Srithongkul, is planning a new cruise terminal and wastewater management systems to enhance this tropical paradise.

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urban-planning tourism

Background of the Koh Samui City Master Plan

Koh Samui is set to redefine its urban landscape with a groundbreaking City Master Plan that prioritizes sustainable development and environmental preservation. Community experts and local government are collaboratively crafting a visionary blueprint to guide the island’s growth for the next decade, ensuring a harmonious balance between tourism and ecological protection.

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